Lowland Rotala
Rotala ramosior
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
4"–20" H × 2"–10" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CA and 38 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Lowland rotala is a small annual wildflower that thrives in wet areas and produces tiny flowers from July through September. This compact plant typically stays under 20 inches tall and naturally occurs in marshes, pond edges, and other consistently moist soils.
In an HOA neighborhood
Lowland Rotala takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires consistently wet conditions unsuitable for typical landscaping
- Annual nature means gaps and inconsistent appearance
- Very small flowers may appear weedy to conventional standards
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract bees and flies, providing nectar during the peak growing season. As a native wetland plant, it supports local ecosystem health in moisture-rich environments.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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